About Whitzel
The surname Whitzel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Witzel," which itself is a diminutive form of the given name "Wido." The name "Wido" is derived from the Old High German word "witu," meaning "wood" or "forest." Therefore, the surname Whitzel likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a forest or wooded area.
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The surname Whitzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whitzel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Whitzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whitzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.